Rlys’ duty to curb pollution at Khori: NGT

New Delhi, February 6

The National Green Tribunal on Wednesday said it was the duty of the Railways to combat air pollution at Khori railway station in Haryana’s Rewari district.

A bench headed by Justice Raghuvendra S Rathore directed the Railways to take immediate action to control pollution at the station and directed it to file a compliance affidavit before March 7.

The green panel also directed a senior official of the Railways to be present before it on the next date of hearing.

The order came after the perusal of an inspection report filed by a joint team of the Central Pollution Control Board and Haryana State Pollution Control Board. “After perusal of the report, particularly in view of the inspection report, we are of the considered view that the matter appears serious and utmost priority is needed.... The counsel for the Railways seeks time to look into the report and take appropriate steps,” the bench said.

According to the report, PM (particulate matter) 10 levels were found to be beyond the permissible limits and there was severe air pollution in the area. The inspection team also submitted a slew of measures to tackle air pollution in the area. — PTI